Hot Courts
Whether you are a Hot Court regular or a Hot Court newbie (or never-have-been), we cordially invite you to this year's version of MTA's annual Hot Courts BBQ. We're keeping it simple this year - while you're all playing tennis, Kenny will be grilling up some sausages (chicken and vegetarian options available), opening up a couple large bags of chips, and chilling some beverages. Then, whenever you want, between sets or after you're done playing for the night, meander on over and fill your belly and visit. This is an evening to celebrate Hot Courts, the year-round MTA event that happens every Thursday evening, bringing members of all levels together for some casual, yet competitive tennis. The format of play during the BBQ will be the same as it is every Thursday night - that is, four no-ad games followed by a tiebreaker, after which those who had a bye on the previous round are brought in, partners and opponents are switched up, and play begins again. It's an easy night - just show up with your racquet, a $2 donation, and your own water. MTA will provide sausages, chips, and beverages (other than water). If a couple of people want to bring a dessert to share, that would be fabulous (but certainly not required). We hope that you will be able to join us.
We hope that you can join us for these very popular summertime Friday evenings at Davie tennis stadium!
· Tennis (social, rotating doubles) from 6-9 pm (4 games and a tie-breaker; change partners each time; let those on bye come in; no winner)
· Food pulled chicken sandwiches, coleslaw, corn-on-the-cob, brownies provided at 7:45pm (eat on the steps, bench, chair, or on the couch inside if the weather’s chilly)
· Fun – ping-pong, foosball, socializing, hanging out with friends, meeting new folks
Feel free to stay for all 3 hours, or come a little later or leave a little bit earlier – it’s a relaxed, do-as-you want Friday night!
The cost is only $15 per person, and this includes dinner. Or, if this is your first-ever MTA event (and you are not yet a member), please join us as our guest (free!) – we’re hopeful that once you see how much fun you have, you’ll want to join!
Questions? Contact: Susan Goodman
Harbor Bay Interclub
An inter club mixer with the Harbor Bay Club located in beautiful Alameda is scheduled for Friday, August 29th, at 6:00 PM. This is the beginning of the Labor Day weekend but I expect that there will be enough members to fill the 12 person roster; as I will be one of the players, we only need a total of 11 people to top up the roster; a similar number of Harbor Bay Club members is expected to join the festivities.
This is a social type of event that is suitable for 3.0 rated players and higher, and you don’t need a partner to register. MTA will provide food and non-alcoholic beverages, and Harbor Bay will provide alcoholic beverages and tennis balls plus terrific courts and very amiable people to mix with. Previous inter club mixers with Harbor Bay have always been fantastic, so don’t miss out on this one.
Bridging the Generations Tournament 2014
This year marks the 13th time MTA has held this tournament . . . every year since 2002. At that time, Bridget Krausen and Robin Lee were lamenting the fact that they could not get their college-age, home-for-the-summer kids out of bed and onto the tennis courts. Thus, the creation of this tournament which Kelsey Krausen has spearheaded each year since 2005 in her mother's memory.
The following article was written by Bridget in 2002, and remains relevant for this year's event. It has been edited to reflect current information . . . .
Want to stop your teenager from being a couch potato all summer? Is your son-in-law bragging he could whip Sampras left handed? Then sign up for the "Bridging the Generations" tournament on Sunday, September 7th
Your partner can be of the same or opposite sex, does not have to be related to you, but has to be of a different generation (tournament director reserves the right to the interpretation of this!). Only one member of a team needs to be an MTA member and the entry fee is $10.00 per player.
Any member needing to adopt a kid or parent, let me know. Stop youth crime and help a kid along the road to redemption.
Questions? Contact Kelsey at kelseykrausen@montclairtennis.org.TGIF Tennis Social #5
We hope that you can join us for these very popular summertime Friday evenings at Davie tennis stadium!
· Tennis (social, rotating doubles) from 6-9 pm (4 games and a tie-breaker; change partners each time; let those on bye come in; no winner)
· Food (light supper tbd) provided at 7:45pm (eat on the steps, bench, chair, or on the couch inside if the weather’s chilly)
· Fun – ping-pong, foosball, socializing, hanging out with friends, meeting new folks
Feel free to stay for all 3 hours, or come a little later or leave a little bit earlier – it’s a relaxed, do-as-you want Friday night!
The cost is only $15 per person, and this includes dinner. Or, if this is your first-ever MTA event (and you are not yet a member), please join us as our guest (free!) – we’re hopeful that once you see how much fun you have, you’ll want to join!
Questions? Contact: Susan Goodman
TGIF Tennis Social #6
We hope that you can join us for these very popular summertime Friday evenings at Davie tennis stadium!
· Tennis (social, rotating doubles) from 6-9 pm (4 games and a tie-breaker; change partners each time; let those on bye come in; no winner)
· Food (pizza and green salad) provided at 7:45pm (eat on the steps, bench, chair, or on the couch inside if the weather’s chilly)
· Fun – ping-pong, foosball, socializing, hanging out with friends, meeting new folks
Feel free to stay for all 3 hours, or come a little later or leave a little bit earlier – it’s a relaxed, do-as-you want Friday night!
The cost is only $15 per person, and this includes dinner. Or, if this is your first-ever MTA event (and you are not yet a member), please join us as our guest (free!) – we’re hopeful that once you see how much fun you have, you’ll want to join!
Questions? Contact: Susan Goodman